What is a buyers agent… what does a buyers agent do… and is a buyers agent WORTH IT?

Property expert Steve Williams steps outside his role as a buyers agent to give you the answer to these questions and more.

Having spoken to hundreds and hundreds of skeptical and worried buyers, Steve lays out the real problems that a buyers agents can solve.

And when a buyers agent may or may not make sense for you.

He also shares a cautionary tale from his 20s - how a simple mistake cost him $300–$400 a week for over a decade with minimal growth.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, time-poor professional, or someone spinning your wheels in the current property market, this episode helps you decide:

👉 Should you pay for a buyers agent?

👉 What do buyers agents actually bring?

👉 And how do you choose the right buyer’s agent for your goals and budget?

Key Points

00:00:00 Is it worth it?
00:01:00 Common buyer problems
00:02:20 Data interpretation
00:05:00 Time factor costs
00:06:00 Emotional support
00:08:20 Due diligence
00:09:20 Choosing the right agent
00:11:00 Pricing and value
00:12:00 When agents help most

From the emotional rollercoaster of buying… to the overlooked opportunity costs of waiting too long… this episode is packed with practical advice to help you buy property smarter.

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Interest Only vs Principal and Interest: Which Loan Is Better for Investment Properties?

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The loan repayment strategy you choose today could shape your investment success for decades. So are you better off with an interest-only loan or principal and interest repayments?

In this episode, I explore the interest-only vs principal and interest debate for investment properties in Australia. I hold nothing back as I share clear examples and real cash flow numbers.

Tune in to discover:

✅Why interest-only loans might hurt your borrowing power

✅How your decision impacts your borrowing capacity, tax deductions, and cash flow

✅The real cash flow difference between the two options on a $750K property

✅How to use an offset account for flexibility and future investing

✅When and why to refinance or switch between repayment types

✅How I personally structure my own investment property portfolio

This is a must-watch for first-time investors, rentvesters, and experienced property owners who want to optimise their investment loan structure for maximum growth and minimum risk.

Key Points

00:01:20 Interest Only Benefits
00:01:40 Borrowing Capacity
00:02:20 Interest Only Periods
00:03:00 Principal Benefits
00:04:20 Cash Flow Numbers
00:06:00 Mortgage Calculations
00:07:00 Refinancing Strategy
00:08:00 Offset Account Approach

Whether you're preparing to meet a mortgage broker, or simply want to understand your options better, this video will give you clarity and confidence before locking in a loan.

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Most investors would run from a meth-contaminated property - but I saw an opportunity.

In this episode of Rentvesting, I take you inside my most challenging property renovation yet: transforming a meth house in Western Australia and turning it into a stunning rental property.

From a trashed, toxic mess to a family-ready home, I’ll walk you through the entire property transformation, including:

✅ How I found this off-market deal

✅ The difference between a meth cookhouse vs smokehouse

✅ My full meth testing and professional remediation process

✅ A line-by-line renovation budget breakdown

✅ Strategic decisions like keeping a damaged pool

✅ And the final profit - over $126,000 in under 10 weeks

(This episode is best viewed on YouTube)

This is a real estate case study on how to handle distressed property renovation, turn problem properties into profits, and build serious equity through smart investing.

Key Points

00:00:00 Property Discovery
00:04:40 Finding Off-Market Deals
00:05:40 Cookhouse vs Smokehouse
00:07:00 Meth Testing Process
00:08:40 Professional Cleaning
00:10:00 Renovation Budget Breakdown
00:14:00 Property Transformation Results
00:15:40 Final Numbers Analysis

Whether you're a new or experienced investor, this video shows what it's really like to tackle a meth-contaminated house renovation - from risk assessment to final valuation.

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